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Iona Young

West Lothian neighbourhood 'tormented' by gang who start fires and throw eggs

West Lothian residents say they are being 'tormented' by a gang of yobs, who have allegedly repeatedly targeted the area with fires.

The thoughtless fire bugs are believed to be the same group who threw glass bottles and rocks at hero fire fighters a couple of weeks before.

Residents who live in Fauldhouse, have also complained of a group of youngsters reportedly throwing eggs and rocks at local houses.

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The police attended the incident where firefighters were attacked, but have not been called out for several smaller fires in the area set around the primary school.

Speaking to Edinburgh Live dog walker Vikki Sweeney said: "It was in Fauldhouse at the start of the forest, there have been three fires in four days.

"Young ones were throwing stones at the firefighters the other night.

"It happens a lot, especially over the summer. There have been a few things going on just now.

"We also have a group of youths that have been throwing eggs at peoples windows.

"It happens most summers to be honest, but over the past week the fires and egg throwing has been worse."

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The most recent fire at St Johns Primary school, was allegedly started by youths in the area.

This comes just days after The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were attacked with rocks and glass bottles when attending a fire in Fauldhouse.

SFRS has condemned the attack on its firefighters and warned that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “We were called around 6.30pm on Monday, 21 March, to a report of a fire and youths throwing objects at fire fighters in the Harthill Road area of Fauldhouse.

"Officers attended and enquires are ongoing to trace those responsible.”

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